RES Project Development Engineer

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$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Our client is an international IPP with projects under development in the USA, present in over 7 countries around the world.

Currently for their Florida HQ, we are looking for a Renewable Development Engineer. This role plays a crucial role in the development, design, and implementation of renewable energy projects. This role focuses on optimizing the technical aspects of renewable energy systems, such as wind, solar, and battery storage projects, from the planning and feasibility stages to construction phases. The Renewable Development Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of sustainable energy solutions while meeting performance, regulatory, and safety standards.

• Conduct thorough site assessments and feasibility studies for renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and battery storage, by evaluating technical, economic, and environmental factors and identifying potential challenges.
• Perform technical evaluations and modeling (e.g. wind resource assessment, energy production modeling, system performance simulations). Initiate and manage other required studies (noise, visual, shadow flicker, glare, etc.).
• Identify potential risks associated with renewable energy development projects and propose mitigation strategies.
• Design efficient layouts for renewable energy systems that maximize energy generation, minimize environmental and operational impacts, and incorporate resource assessments, regulatory and environmental constraints, and constructability.
• Engage and manage external engineering and technical consultants including defining work scope, ensuring work quality, and keeping work on schedule and budget.
• Review engineering designs and studies throughout the project lifecycle for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
• Maintain schedules and organize overall project progress.
• Assist in the procurement processes for construction, equipment, and other services.
• Research markets, regulations, and technologies to generate and evaluate opportunities.
• Lead evaluation of new technologies to maintain the approved vendor list for equipment.
• Assist with evaluation and due diligence of acquisitions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related field with minimum 5 year experience in the renewable development space with preference for wind development.
• Proficient in renewable industry applications such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Wind Pro.
• Must have utility scale wind experience (50-200MW).
• Proven track record in project origination, development, and execution.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design and renewable energy technologies.
• Well organized, diligent, and detail oriented.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with industry regulations, standards, and best practices in wind, solar and storage.

• Permanent contract.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Bonus for performance.
• Trainings.

Associate

Full-time

Engineering, Business Development, and Consulting

Services for Renewable Energy and Construction